1. Any organisation (including private and public sector, education, etc) that is a member of 2020 is eligible to enter the awards. In the case of a non-member, the nominee should be located within the Nottinghamshire area.
2. Sponsors are not eligible to enter the awards.
3. There is a maximum of two entries per organisation/individual.
4. Entries must be received by mid-night on Friday 4 February 2011.
5. Selection of finalists will take place in February 2011 after the closing date.
6. Finalists will be required to make themselves available for a short interview on Wednesday 2 March 2011 and may be featured in profiles with the footage screened during the presentation ceremony.
7. All finalists must agree to take part in publicity and attend the Awards Presentation on Saturday 9 April 2011.
8. All short listed entries will automatically be considered for the overall Business of the Year Award.
9. The judges' decision is final.
10. A list of winners can be obtained after Monday 11 April 2011 via the 2020 website at www.mansfield2020.com.
11. All entrants will be notified by email that their entry has been received.
12. All entrants will be notified in writing as to whether they are a finalist or have been unsuccessful prior to the event taking place.